Harris County, GA Property Taxes (2026)

Harris County owners pay a median of $2,470 a year on a median home value of $278,700, an effective rate of 0.89%. That's the 80th-highest rate of 159 Georgia counties with Census data, below the Georgia county median of 0.89%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.89%

80th highest of 159 in GA

Median annual bill

$2,470

~$206/month

Median home value

$278,700

Georgia county median

0.89%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Harris County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Harris County's 0.89% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,480
Savings at 10–15% off
$248–$372
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Harris County vs. Georgia vs. U.S. property tax rates

Harris County0.89%
Georgia county median0.89%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Harris County's effective property tax rate is 0.89%, vs. 0.89% for the median Georgia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 80th of 159 in Georgia. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Harris County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Harris County Tax Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Harris County deadline is 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Tax Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $2,470 bill, 10–15% off is $247–$371 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Georgia

Georgia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Harris County Tax Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Harris County, Georgia?
The median effective property tax rate in Harris County is 0.89%: a median annual bill of $2,470 on a median home value of $278,700. That's the 80th-highest rate of 159 Georgia counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Harris County?
The median Harris County property tax bill is $2,470 a year, about $206 a month, compared with a Georgia county median of $1,356.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Harris County?
The deadline to appeal in Harris County is 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Harris County a high property tax area?
Harris County's 0.89% effective rate is below the Georgia county median of 0.89% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 80th-highest rate of 159 Georgia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Harris County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment. See www.taxdrop.com/property-tax-appeal-pricing for current pricing.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Muscogee County

Rate: 0.84%

Median bill: $1,526

Troup County

Rate: 0.97%

Median bill: $1,826

Talbot County

Rate: 1.09%

Median bill: $1,384

Meriwether County

Rate: 0.93%

Median bill: $1,439

Chattahoochee County

Rate: 0.99%

Median bill: $988

Marion County

Rate: 0.70%

Median bill: $860

Upson County

Rate: 0.89%

Median bill: $1,325

Pike County

Rate: 0.92%

Median bill: $2,456

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